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Kenyans Mourn Nyeri Man Killed by Stray Bullet While Working Out in Gym

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Kenyans Mourn Nyeri Man Killed by Stray Bullet While Working Out in Gym

Ken Ouma, a young man who was working and living in Nyeri, decided to visit the gym as demos in the country heated up in earnest, but he sadly died.See the Story

Nyeri: Kieni MP Trapped in Supermarket as Police Face Off with Gen Z Protesters

Lockdown · Nyeri

Nyeri: Kieni MP Trapped in Supermarket as Police Face Off with Gen Z Protesters

Kieni Member of Parliament Wainaina Njoroge was forced to lock himself up in his supermarket during protests. This is as protesters attempted to break into it.See the Story

Kabando accuses opposition of hypocrisy during police clampdown on protesters

Kabando accuses opposition of hypocrisy during police clampdown on protesters

Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando has spoken out, slamming not only the police response but also the opposition’s cosy Read Article

Eric Wamumbi Profile: Education Background, Career, Family, and Net Worth

ERIC WAMUMBI AGE NOT KNOWN GENDER MALE OCCUPATION POLITICIAN Eric Wamumbi, the current Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency in Nyeri County, is a youthful politician serving in Kenya’s 13th Parliament. He rose from county-level politics to national leadership in 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Educational Background of Eric Wamumbi Wamumbi started his education journey at Ndimaini Primary School, where he sat h…Nyeri · Nyeri Read Article

MP Threatens to Organize 2,000 People and Invade Gachagua’s Karen Residence

Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has issued a stern warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of inciting chaos. In a statement on Wednesday, June 25, Barasa claimed that the former DP was behind an attack on the residence of Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, allegedly orchestrating and deploying a group to carry out the incident. The allegations come amid nationwide demonstrations marking the anniversary of the June 25…Nyeri · Nyeri Read Article

How Bees Captured Prison Warden After Conning Sh50K

It all began with a seemingly unique opportunity. I had wanted to work for the Kenya Prisons Service for a long time. A guy in Nyeri Town introduced himself to me one day and claimed to be a senior jail warden. He talked with confidence and authority, wore a complete uniform, and had an official-looking […] SourceNyeri · Nyeri Read Article

Ngunjiri Wambugu claims Gachagua is not keen on removing William Ruto from office: "Wants to become Raila"

Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu said Rigathi Gachagua is more interested in having a powerful political party in the upcoming 2027 election.Nyeri · Nyeri Read Article

Kenya: Black Soldier Fly Project to Cut Fish Feed Costs, Create Youth Jobs

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Nyeri -- Thousands of fish farmers across Kenya are set to benefit from a new initiative promoting black soldier fly farming, which is expected to slash the cost of fish feeds by more than half.Africa · Nyeri Read Article

Ngunjiri Wambugu defends his constant criticisms of Gachagua after dumping him

Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has defended his constant criticism of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, months after they fell out. In a statement on Saturday, June 14, 2025, Wambugu, who served as Gachagua’s communication strategist and advisor, insisted that his constant criticism of his former boss was aimed at making Mt Kenya region […]Nyeri · Nyeri Read Article

Peter Ndegwa, 47, commits suicide over bone cancer diagnosis

In Kingongo Estate, Nyeri, a five-year-old girl, Fidelis Wanjiru, told a neighbour that her father had died by suicide. This happened on Tuesday around 5 pm and was reported to the Kingongo Police Post. The police found that the father, Peter Githaiga Ndegwa, who was 47 years old and suffering from bone cancer, was hanging […] SourceNyeri · Nyeri Read Article

Woman, 62, commits suicide over Ksh67,435 debt

Police in Nyeri County are looking into the death of a 62-year-old woman named Jane Wangui Ndirangu. She was found dead in her yard, and it appears she may have taken her own life using a piece of cloth tied to a roof beam. The area sub-chief reported the incident to Kamakwa Police Station on […] SourceNyeri · Nyeri Read Article